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This was referenced by Dr. Kamoroff, $18, 53 pges. Published in 2016.
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Dr. Kamoroff, $18, 53 pges. Published in 2016.
Carole Fults
2.0 out of 5 stars Alot of hype about information we already know. Nothing ...
December 7, 2016
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Alot of hype about information we already know. Nothing new here, kind of trite and basic. If you are looking for something to spark your curiosity or add to your knowledge, this is not it.
The Harvard-Approved Plan to Transform Your Energy For Good
Joanne ChenUpdated: Jun. 28, 2018
Harvard Medical School recently published a special report on energy, covering everything from banishing long-term fatigue to boosting energy immediately. These are some of the highlights.
Avoid fruits that make you more tired in the long run
Stick with fat-infused meals that won’t make you sleepy
Look to water as an energy elixir
Squeeze in a workout to improve sleep
Don’t limit yourself to aerobic exercise
Bounce back from stress
Get crafty
Head outdoors
Put down the cigarettes
Keep busy (without overworking yourself)
Run on solar power
Anthony Komaroff, M.D., Harvard’s world-renowned expert on chronic fatigue syndrome points out that it is an unusual illness, and an uncommon cause of persistent fatigue. Despite the high prevalence of fatigue, only about 4 to 8 of every 1,000 adults in the United States suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome which is about twice as common in women as in men. The causes of this syndrome are still unknown, and there is no accurate diagnostic test. However, scientists have found abnormalities in the brain and peripheral nervous system, in the immune system and in energy metabolism in people with this diagnosis.
It’s important to see your doctor if you feel so weary that you can’t do your regular activities as well or as often as you once did. Fatigue is a symptom of many illnesses, so describing your symptoms in detail can help narrow down the possible causes. How, exactly, does the fatigue feel to you? Do you have trouble concentrating? Does your body tire more quickly? Answers to these questions indicate how severe your fatigue is and whether it mainly involves muscle fatigue, brain fatigue, or both.
Once you’ve described your symptoms, your doctor may want to do some tests to rule out underlying causes. Conditions that include fatigue as a primary symptom include:
- Anemia
- Congestive heart failure
- Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Infection
- Kidney disease
- Chronic fatigue syndrome If these conditions are ruled out, it’s good to know that there are lifestyle changes you can make that will help relieve fatigue from a variety of causes. The Harvard Special Health Report, Boosting Your Energy includes a step-by-step plan for boosting your energy naturally. Certain kinds of exercise have been shown to relieve fatigue. Sleep habits, diet, stress relief techniques, and other methods to alleviate fatigue are described in this report.
Also in this report:
- Aging and energy
- Finding the cause of fatigue
- When to see a doctor
- A 7-step plan to jump-start your natural energy
I particularly like the Get Crafty.
Maybe I can knit a full body compression garment
But see, if they drank more water then they would not be so fatigued and instead of working both a 25 hour job and a 30 hour job they would have the mental and physical energy to go get that 60 hour job which pays more.but to tell the unfortunate who is working multiple jobs and locked in the financial battle for survival, that they need a glass of water?!
if they drank more water
Couldn't possibly agree more. This is absolute, condescending, useless crap, and as you noted, even more insulting to the well, struggling to survive and possibly even improve their lives.Honestly, I don't see how this advice could be of use to anyone